Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ Actor

Tyler Perry has been sued over allegations of sexual assault introduced by a new accuser, an actor who appeared in the 2016 film “Boo! A Madea Halloween.”

In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Mario Rodriguez alleges that Perry assaulted him on a number of events over a number of years at Perry’s Los Angeles dwelling. According to the grievance, Perry allegedly made undesirable sexual advances towards Rodriguez, including a 2018 incident by which Perry “tightly hugged” him and “grabbed his penis.”

Rodriguez, who performed “Frat Guy #10” in Perry’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” is suing for sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional misery. He is also bringing a declare against Lionsgate, distributor of “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” for allegedly ignoring Perry’s actions. Rodriguez is searching for not less than $77 million.

The grievance describes an incident that allegedly occurred in Perry’s dwelling screening room a few months after they met in 2015. “Mr. Perry then put his hand on Mr. Rodriguez’s leg and began rubbing his inner thigh right next to his penis. Mr. Perry told Mr. Rodriguez ‘It’s ok,’ while he continued to rub his thigh.”

Rodriguez alleges that the two broke off contact in 2019 however that Perry would periodically attain out to him after that. The grievance states that Rodriguez was motivated to carry his declare against Perry after studying stories about Fix

In response to Rodriguez’s swimsuit, Alex Spiro, a lawyer for Perry, said in an announcement shared with Variety, “Having recently failed in another matter against Mr. Perry, the very same lawyer has now made yet another demand from more than a decade ago which will also be a failed money grab.”

Spiro was referring to another lawsuit against Perry filed in June. Derek Dixon, an actor who appeared on Perry’s BET collection “The Oval,” accused the filmmaker of sexual harassment and assault.

Jonathan Delshad, a Los Angeles-based legal professional who represents Rodriguez and Dixon, pointed to quite a few textual content messages allegedly exchanged between Rodriguez and Perry that bolster his consumer’s clailms.

“Mr. Rodriguez is looking forward to his day in court and holding Mr. Perry accountable for his actions.  We do hope a jury award enough money to make Perry regret his actions,” Delshad said. “Unfortunately, statements like those made by Perry’s attorneys do nothing but enable Mr. Perry to continue to victimize people like Mr. Rodriguez. My client looks forward to a jury’s determination of what happened.”

Dixon, who appeared in 85 episodes of the drama present, alleges that while staying at the leisure mogul’s guesthouse in June 2021, Perry grabbed his buttocks while intoxicated. The lawsuit also cites alleged textual content messages by which Perry is said to have made repeated sexual comments and advances over a number of years. Dixon is searching for not less than $260 million in punitive damages.

Rodriguez alleges that he and Perry broke off contact in 2019 however that Perry would periodically attain out to him after that. The grievance states that Rodriguez was motivated to carry his declare against Perry after studying stories about Dixon’s lawsuit earlier this yr.

“Mr. Rodriguez realized that Mr. Perry was continuing to use his power and influence to sexually assault hopeful actors and, with the voice of others, decided that it was time to tell his story, to obtain justice, and to finally stop Mr. Perry,” the grievance states. “When Perry became aware that Rodriguez was going to file this action, Perry once again reached out to Rodriguez by text, telling Rodriguez that Perry did so much to help Rodriguez and was that Perry was feeling betrayed by Rodriguez.”